original six Avengers ... done?
I was reading the thread on Professor Hulk, and it occurred to me: did Feige & co. intend this to be the (at least possible) conclusion all six original Avengers?
Ruffalo claims that, because the Universal rights preclude Hulk-centered movies, he and Feige sat down and discussed what they'd like to see in Hulk standalone movies. That story arc was rolled into Ragnarok and these last two Avengers flicks. So this could be how Hulk's story finishes in the MCU. That's why Banner's so cheerful throughout most of Endgame; he's reached the end of his journey, and he's content.
Iron Man and Widow are dead; Cap and Hawkeye are clearly retired, for similar reasons interestingly enough.
And while Chris Hemsworth hasn't shut the door on further movies, Thor has at least given up being Asgard's king and earth's hero. If he's just wandering the universe looking for adventure, he's definitely not an "Avenger" any more.
Maybe this was obvious ... it only just occurred to me.
It could be why this movie depressed me a bit - it represents a substantial chunk of time in my life during which a lot happened, both in their world and mine.
And it's really a first-of-its-kind accomplishment: 22 movies in 11 years, more than a movie franchise yet not as episodic as a TV series season.
So this notion sorta puts the capstone on it all. Or the final nail in the coffin